Everyone is worried about retirement. Will you have enough money saved to be able to retire at a decent age? Will you receive any social security benefits? CNNMoney.com has a nice online retirement planner to help you figure out what you will need when you retire. The process is a multi-step system where you can enter in your current age, income, personal savings and other retirement plans and then calculate if you can meet your needs at retirement age.
You can find this cool calculator here.
My family is a big proponent of airborne. At the first symptom of a cold, we pull out the Airborne and take one. Does it really work though? Many claim that it does not, but on the other hand, it can’t hurt. We all know the product is not meant as a cure-all for everything. It certainly won’t prevent cancer or Mesothelioma or other diseases, but what does the product contain?
Airborne contains the following supplements:
* Vitamin A
* Vitamin C
* Vitamin E
* Zinc
* Selenium
* Manganese
* Magnesium
* Proprietary Herbal Blend
* Riboflavin
* Amino Acids
These supplements are good for promoting a healthy immune system. It comes in a variety of flavors. Have your tried Airborne and what were your results?
My fourth assignment as a Yoursphere Test Drive Mom is to look at the Contest page.
My daughter clicked on the contest link at the top of the page and was taken to a sphere that featured different contests. She decided to enter the “Write the Caption” contest. It was simple and easy and she could win a $20 gift card to Petco! She checked out the other contests and is planning to come back and enter some soon! This is a section that you can checked out weekly to find if new contests are added. Some of them are easy and some require more information. Currently, there is a scholarship contest where your child could win $250 toward an enrichment program.
Remember, Yoursphere.com is free to join! If you would like to sign up, please use this referral code: YSMC-0059. Thanks!
I wrote this review while participating in the Yoursphere Test Drive program by Mom Central on behalf of Yoursphere. I received a free lifetime Gold membership on Yoursphere.com, Yoursphere t-shirts, and a $50 American Express gift card to facilitate my review.
This morning I woke up with ringing in my ears. Not sure why, but I know that I haven’t been eating the best lately, skipping meals and not taking my multivitamins. The end of the school year is always so busy that tend to get a little stressed out. Plus, over the last month all three of my kids have had some kind of illness. Now I am wondering if I am getting something too! I hope not. Summer is just around the corner!
I am always looking for free samples. That way I can try products before I commit to buying them. I was looking for a free sample of best cream for acne but instead came across some great free samples at Walmart.com. Just click on Free Samples and you can get free samples of:
Crest 3D White
Playtex® Gentle Glide® Tampons
NIVEA Happy Sensation lightly scented body lotion
Prilosec OTC
Cottonelle
all® Oxi-Active™
I love all kinds of jewelry! And nothing looks better on summer skin than pearl earrings! I have partnered with DiamondShark.com to giveaway a pair of beautiful pearl earrings on my blog.
DiamondShark.com is a Jewelry Deal of the Day site. Each night at midnight, they offer a jewelry deal. The deal is only available for 24 hours or until it sells out. DiamondShark.com prides itself in offering quality diamond, gold, platinum and silver jewelry. Plus, the prices are fantastic and the shipping is always free! Each item is usually shipped the same day.
Do you want to win jewelry from DiamondShark.com? You can win a pair of gorgeous Genuine Freshwater AAA Quality 7.5-8mm White Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings in 14K Gold Fill just by becoming a fan of SharkStores on Facebook. Read below for all the details.
One random reader will win the Pearl Earrings listed above. To enter become a fan of SharkStores on Facebook. This must be done first before extra entries count.
Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry.
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Right now, if you sign up for their newsletter, you can receive a coupon code for $15.00 off any purchase. Bebe Bella Designs offer unique baby shower gifts or products for you own baby. They offer items such as burp cloths, bibs, blankets, booties and much more! Shipping for any item will be $5.00.

My favorite item is the Minky Chenille Infant Lounge Hoodie. I love Minky and this hoodie looks so warm and comfortable! My friend just had twin boys and I might have to pick up a couple gifts for her!
My third assignment as a Yoursphere Test Drive Mom is to look at the OurWorld. OurWorld is Yoursphere’s Virtual World and it is my daughter’s favorite!
You can decorate your condo, dress your avatar, play games, go on quests, and do way more fun things with your Yoursphere friends.
OurWorld is a section in Yoursphere where you can create a virtual character and then earn “flow” to turn into coins or other prizes. You earn flow by playing games. With the flow you can go to the prize area to earn coins or even clothes for your character. With your coins you can decorate your condo, dress your avatar and do other fun things. As you earn more coins, you gain a higher level in the game and can do more things. Plus, you can interact with other Yoursphere friends.
My daughter spends most of her time in the OurWorld sphere. She loves changing her avatar, playing games and interacting with other friends.
If you would like to sign up for Yoursphere, it is free. Try it out! Please use this referral code: YSMC-0059. Thanks!
I wrote this review while participating in the Yoursphere Test Drive program by Mom Central on behalf of Yoursphere. I received a free lifetime Gold membership on Yoursphere.com, Yoursphere t-shirts, and a $50 American Express gift card to facilitate my review.
We have white leather modern furniture. White leather does not do well with kids. It gets dirty easy and is hard to clean. I had some slipcovers on them, but they were bulky and basically ugly! So I decided to try some Sure Fit covers. I found them at Bed, Bath & Beyond. The are dark brown, with a faux leather feel. They go much better with my decor and the fit tighter than the old slipcovers. If you have leather furniture with the pillow type arms, just be forewarned that there really aren’t any slipcovers that fit snugly. Here is what I got:
Like I said, mine don’t fit as snug, but I like them all the same!
On May 22nd, I was invited to host a House Party for Breyers® Smooth & Dreamy™ Ice Cream Bars and Sandwiches. I invited family and friends over for a barbecue and for dessert we all got to sample Breyers®!
Let me tell you, the ice cream bars are fabulous! My family wants me to keep buying them and I will. First of all, they are all under 160 calories and there is no artificial colors or flavorings. There is six different flavors to choose from:
I don’t know if I could pick a favorite, they are all so good! We had a fun time together and everyone enjoyed the ice cream. Try these next time you go to the grocery store, you will be glad you did.
I was not asked to review this product on my blog, but I did because I thought it was great! I did receive free coupons for the products for me to sample and some other goodies to help make the event special.

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